Lauren Alaina performed “If I Die Young” by The Band Perry during the Jimmy Iovine’s choice round (round 2) at the American Idol season 10 Top 3 semifinals live show on Wednesday (May 18)- watch video below.

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Steven Tyler said it was beautiful and Lauren has a beautiful tone (*eyeroll*). Jennifer Lopez claimed Lauren has the most beautiful tone of the Idol semifinalists, but she cracked in the middle of her “honest” performance of the song and that is okay for a 16 year old. Randy Jackson echoes Lauren has a beautiful tone and declares she is in it to win it too.

Blah. This could have been Lauren’s moment. Jimmy Iovine clearly had Lauren’s best interests in mind with this song choice. However, Lauren lacked the charisma and maturity to take it to the next level. There is no doubt she is a good singer, but we want the confident and fierce Lauren back.

Lauren Alaina “If I Die Young” American Idol Top 3 Video

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